lightning strike
noun
1
British
: a strike by workers that is done very suddenly
2
: an occurrence of something being hit by lightning
The forest fire was caused by a lightning strike.
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In Lexington, South Carolina on June 24, 20 people were injured by a lightning strike at Lake Murray Public Park.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Thankfully, there were no fatalities, but 12 children and eight adults were electrocuted by the lightning strike at a public park near the lake.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The National Weather Service reported that the injuries occurred from a single lightning strike at approximately 4:43 p.m.
18 people were struck by lightning at Lake Murray Public Park in Lexington, SC this afternoon.
6 adults and 12 children.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Thankfully, there were no fatalities, but 12 children and eight adults were electrocuted by the lightning strike at a public park near the lake.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The National Weather Service reported that the injuries occurred from a single lightning strike at approximately 4:43 p.m.
18 people were struck by lightning at Lake Murray Public Park in Lexington, SC this afternoon.
6 adults and 12 children.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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“Lightning strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20strike. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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